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"Racism is different from “sexual-orientationism”. Race has nothing to do with if you’re straight or not. At least time I checked."

Yes, I know. I never implied that it did. Brent's post also mentioned race.

"Also, Binky, Brent seems to be mentioning that he’s tired of seeing people being mentioned with their orientation (NSEW) as the most important characteristic of the person. Nothing offensive or racist or sexist about his post."

Her orientation is the most important part of this story from a "neatness" perspective. Brent's post isn't offensive, and he seems to be saying "this stuff shouldn't matter," which I agree with. But saying that you're sick of hearing about minorities succeeding where it was very difficult for them to in the past, and not hearing about all the things white males continue to achieve, is sort of a weird thing to complain about.
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Guys, this is a big deal because gays have generally been repressed in society. I agree that the fact that she is gay should not be a factor in her getting elected, but it is a fact that many people judge gays negatively, just for being gay. It's not a disservice to homosexuals to acknowledge that people are becoming less ignorant and more accepting.

Brent, why are you so angry about minorities getting acknowledged for achievements that previously were very difficult or impossible for them to achieve? Overcoming the social biases of the past is certainly something to celebrate. I'm sure her campaign motto wasn't "Vote for me, I'm gay," and that she's as qualified as anyone else may be.
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